Make sure your cat is de-sexed so it cannot breed, potentially adding to the stray and feral population.

Keep your cat inside as much as possible, ideally all the time. This may sound strange, but it is quite normal overseas. In fact it is safer for your cat as it reduces the risk of fights and accidents. Cats grow to prefer it, especially if they are kept inside from when they are kittens.

If you can’t keep it inside, build your cat an outdoor enclosure.

If you can’t stop your cat from wandering, consider not replacing it when it dies.